Serving 911 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Southside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yes Prep - Southside's student population of 911 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Southside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Southside is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5914 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
38%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Southside's ranking?
Yes Prep - Southside is ranked #5914 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - Southside often compared to?
Yes Prep - Southsideis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Futures Academy, Mount Carmel Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Yes Prep - Southside?
911 students attend Yes Prep - Southside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Yes Prep - Southside students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Southside?
Yes Prep - Southside has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Southside offer ?
Yes Prep - Southside offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Southside part of?
Yes Prep - Southside is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
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